community service
Ms. Thelma Gibson, nurse and trailblazing community advocate, has helped shape the heart of West Grove for nearly a century.
KEEP READINGPastor Michael Bryant, third-generation Grovite inspired by village elders, founded Agape 4 Orphans to serve children in need.
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Ruth Ewing is the ‘fairy godmother’ of Virrick Park
November 19, 2021
With family roots tracing back to Bahamian settlers, Ruth Ewing is devoted to the care of a West Grove park and the children it serves.
KEEP READINGHank Sanchez-Resnik goes extra mile for Grove bicyclists
September 24, 2021
Hank Sanchez-Resnik's passion for bicycling has bolstered bike and pedestrian safety awareness for the Grove's beloved Commodore Trail.
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Joyce Nelson’s lifelong love for trees and heritage
September 17, 2021
Joyce Nelson, the village's 'Mama Grove,' shares her lifelong devotion to preserving heritage trees and historical sites in Miami's oldest neighborhood.
KEEP READINGFrom China to America, Fan Zhang's path to citizenship is filled with good food and good causes.
KEEP READINGPresident of The Woman's Club, art lover and devoted community volunteer: Virginia Yermoli shares what she loves about the Grove's cultural richness.
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Coconut Grove is home for world traveler Debbie Dolson
June 11, 2021
Debbie Dolson has lived all over the world, but Coconut Grove is home. Learn about her passion for historic preservation and community volunteering.
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